The Australian salmon is a robust coastal fish known for its elongated body and forked tail. Typically reaching up to 30 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it thrives in temperate marine waters. This species primarily feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Australian salmon are known for their schooling behavior and are often found near surf zones and rocky reefs. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Eastern Australian salmon
Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)
length · weight
Eastern Australian salmon
length · weight
Eastern Australian salmon
length · weight
Eastern Australian salmon
length · weight
Eastern Australian salmon
length · weight
Eastern Australian salmon
22 in · 4 lb


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